I have had a macbook pro for 2 years and my apple id with my personal email account. For about a year I have had a personal macbook with the same apple id. I need to separate using two different apple ids. how do I do this?

to clarify, my work MacBook and my personal MacBook link to the same Apple ID. I need to change this?



Posted on Mar 24, 2023 07:09 AM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2023 07:30 AM

Installed MacOS software is tagged with the Apple-ID of the downloader. [the Apple-ID with your payment-method attached.]


If you have both computers updated or upgraded from their factory-issued MacOS, you will need to choose ONE, go through the motions of preparing for sale, install the factory-original software that is tagged with serial number ONLY (rather than Apple-ID.)


Then enter the new Apple-ID, and upgrade to the version of MacOS you wish to use on a daily basis.


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support


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Mar 24, 2023 07:30 AM in response to workjjkdlk

Installed MacOS software is tagged with the Apple-ID of the downloader. [the Apple-ID with your payment-method attached.]


If you have both computers updated or upgraded from their factory-issued MacOS, you will need to choose ONE, go through the motions of preparing for sale, install the factory-original software that is tagged with serial number ONLY (rather than Apple-ID.)


Then enter the new Apple-ID, and upgrade to the version of MacOS you wish to use on a daily basis.


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support


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I have had a macbook pro for 2 years and my apple id with my personal email account. For about a year I have had a personal macbook with the same apple id. I need to separate using two different apple ids. how do I do this?

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